Director Of Communications & Digital Strategy (Education)

TL;DR

Director Of Communications & Digital Strategy (Education): Leading strategic communications and brand positioning to empower teacher leadership in Pennsylvania with an accent on multi-channel content strategy and digital engagement. Focus on translating complex education policy into compelling narratives and optimizing CRM-driven audience segmentation.

Location: Remote (Pennsylvania). Must be based in Pennsylvania and willing to travel regularly to Philadelphia, Harrisburg, and Pittsburgh (approx. twice per month).

Salary: $108,000 Annually

Company

hirify.global is a national nonprofit whose mission is to empower excellent, experienced, and diverse teachers to lead key policy and practice issues that advance equity and student success.

What you will do

• Design and execute a 12-month strategic communications plan to elevate the organizational brand statewide.
• Lead end-to-end production of internal and external newsletters, including copywriting and story selection.
• Manage social media channels and drive digital engagement strategies across multiple platforms.
• Translate complex policy and advocacy work into accessible narratives for educators, donors, and policymakers.
• Manage relationships with external communications firms to ensure consistent, high-quality media coverage.
• Establish and refine communications operations, including CRM contact segmentation using Salesforce.

Requirements

• Experience developing multi-channel communications strategies, including email campaigns and social media.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and verbal communication skills for a variety of stakeholders.
• Ability to translate complex policy issues and programmatic work into clear, compelling stories.
• Proficiency with communications tools and CRM platforms such as Salesforce.
• Must be based in Pennsylvania with the ability to travel for regional events.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends occasionally due to organizational priorities.

Nice to have

• Familiarity with Pennsylvania’s education, advocacy, media, or political landscape, specifically in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Harrisburg.

Culture & Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including shared summer and winter breaks and Summer Half-Day Fridays.
• Comprehensive health coverage and retirement contributions with immediate vesting.
• Paid parental leave for all caregivers.
• Four-week paid sabbatical after five years of service.
• Supportive environment focused on well-being and professional growth.